RIBA Contracts

Fully revised and updated, the RIBA Building Contracts are specifically designed to be a simple, clear and easy to understand and use contract between a client and a contractor. The contracts are written in plain English that is succinct and easy to understand with fair and equitable terms for all parties. Key features include:

Facilitates good management of the project from start to completion

Allows effective collaboration between the employer and contractor

Gives control over the timely completion of the building project

Allows the contractor to design parts of the building project

RIBA BUILDING CONTRACTS 2018 COMING SOON

The RIBA is launching a new 2018 edition of the RIBA Building Contracts and a new Digital Contract Tool in early 2018. If you require a contract in the meantime, you can still purchase a 2014 paper contract:

Which Contract is right for you?

Concise Building Contract 2018

Fully revised and updated, the RIBA Concise Building Contract is specifically designed to be a simple, clear and easy to understand and use contract between a client and a contractor, and can be used on all types of simple commercial building work. It can be used in both the private and public sectors, as it includes optional provisions dealing with official secrets, transparency, discrimination and bribery as normally required by public sector clients.

Domestic Building Contract 2018

Fully revised and updated, the RIBA Domestic Building Contract is designed to be a simple, clear and easy to understand and use contract between a client and a contractor. Endorsed and supported by the HomeOwners Alliance, the RIBA Domestic Building Contract can be used on all domestic (non-commercial) projects, including renovations extensions, maintenance and new buildings.